Finnair vs SAS Scandinavian Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Finnair | SAS Scandinavian Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | AirLounge | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | Oneworld | SkyTeam |
| IATA | AY | SK |
| Hubs | Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) | Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) |
Finnair — Pros & Cons
- + AirLounge concept with bench-style seats
- + Fastest Europe-Asia routing via Helsinki
- + Nordic design aesthetic
- − AirLounge controversial — no traditional lie-flat on some A350s
- − Small network beyond Nordics
SAS Scandinavian Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + New A350 product
- + Strong Scandinavian network
- + SkyTeam partner benefits
- − Older A330 product on some routes
- − Recently switched from Star Alliance to SkyTeam
The verdict
Both Finnair and SAS Scandinavian Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Finnair offers AirLounge while SAS Scandinavian Airlines features Lie-flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.